Re: Update on Valley - and thank you

[Nina]

Oh Susan, we all understand that feeling of being "cautiously thrilled".  Go ahead and rejoice in Valley feeling better.  I'm praying he's on the road to full recovery, but any improvement is cause for celebration.  Live in the moment and when you do think about the future, visualize him healthy and strong.  Hugs to you both, Nina Susan Loesch wrote: Thanks.  I am trying to be cautiously thrilled! "Rosenfeldt, Diane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm so happy for you and Valley!  Way to go, dude!   Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 12:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Update on Valley - and thank you My big flamepoint Siamese, Valley, who had the 7 hematocrit, is much better!!  Thank you all for your prayers, good vibes and input.   He has now had two shots of Epogen.  Last night he came into the kitchen to drink water with the other kids rather than my taking a bowl to hiim.  He came into the den and jumped up on the couch - where he spent the night.   This morning I took him to the litterbox as I have been doiing and he jumped right out - which tells me that he is going on his own now.  Also, for the first time in almost a week I didn't have to syringe-feed him.  He ate Fancy Feast on his own.    My vet says his gums look better - I wasn't sure.    We are now doing a "hide and watch" - and wait and see if he continues to feel better and if his gums pinken some more.  We may go to an Epogen shot once per week.   I am very encouraged!